Blast at factory in Russia’s Ryazan kills 11, injures 130
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MOSCOW – A blast at a factory in the Russian region of Ryazan on Aug 15 killed 11 people and left 130 injured, Russia’s Emergencies Ministry said on Aug 16.
In a statement on Telegram, the ministry said rescuers were continuing to search through rubble at the scene of the blast, 320km south-east of Moscow.
Ryazan region governor Pavel Malkov said on Aug 15 that the incident was triggered by a fire breaking out in a workshop at the factory.
There was no cause given for the fire, not was it clear what the factory produced. Ukrainian drones have previously targeted military and economic infrastructure in Ryazan region.
Some Russian media outlets reported that the explosion was caused by gunpowder catching fire. REUTERS
